Final Score: Rockets 96 - Lakers 111
Tuesday, March 31, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.3 | 112.7 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 123 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 71 |
| Avg points scored | 106.5 | 117.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.6 | 108.2 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 92% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 28, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 232
109-123
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 26, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 223
119-104
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 24, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 200
97-103
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 23, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 224
110-114
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 21, 1987 · Margin: -17 · Total: 233
108-125
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 20, 1987 · Margin: +28 · Total: 224
126-98
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 18, 1987 · Margin: +22 · Total: 204
113-91
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 16, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 14, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 227
109-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 12, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 28, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 232
123-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 26, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 239
128-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 24, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 201
93-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 250
129-121
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 20, 1987 · Margin: +32 · Total: 262
147-115
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 18, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 208
111-97
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 15, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 12, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 241
125-116
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 10, 1987 · Margin: +36 · Total: 250
143-107
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 9, 1987 · Margin: +22 · Total: 250
136-114